Grain to Gain: Digital Solution for India’s Food Security Problem
Featuring Sarang Deo and Sripad Devalkar
Biometric authentication (BA) devices can reduce diversion and boost inventory control in India's food security programme.
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Sarang Deo
Professor of Operations Management. He also serves as the Deputy Dean for Faculty and Research and as the Executive Director of the Max Institute of Healthcare Management (MIHM). His research focuses on healthcare delivery systems, with a particular interest in how operational decisions influence population-level health outcomes.
Sripad Devalkar
Associate Professor of Operations Management. His research focuses on agricultural operations and operations in the non-profit and public sectors, with a particular interest in supply chain management. He studies how operational, financial, and risk management decisions interact to influence outcomes in these contexts.
Key Takeaways
- Biometric authentication (BA) devices reduce food grain diversion by up to 4%.
- Real-time sales and inventory data from BA devices can significantly improve inventory management.
- Policymakers must address workarounds, improve awareness, and ensure targeted deployment for maximum impact.